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J. PURDEY
A 12-BORE ROTARY-UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 6553,
for 1863 and converted from percussion, 31 1/2in. nitro reproved bold twist barrels, the rib re-engraved 'J. PURDEY, 314 OXFORD STREET, LONDON.', 2 3/4in. lined chambers, bored true cyl. in both, slender serpentine fences of pinfire form, non-rebounding back-action locks, 'long guard' rotary-underlever with integral grip safety, border and bold acanthus scroll engraving, 14 3/8in. refinished figured stock including buttplate and with well executed comb insert, weight 6lb. 14oz.

Provenance: The makers have kindly provided us with the following information:

No. 6,553
Completed: 1863
For: Francis Thomas de Grey Cowper, 7th Earl Cowper
Description: No.1 of a pair of double barrel percussion game guns
Weight: not recorded
Calibre:12-bore
Barrels: 31 ½ in.
Choke: not recorded
Stock: 14 3/8 in.
Notes:
Face thin as to not hurt cheek




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Estimate £800-1,200

S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act

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